A Road Trip and New Dreams

2010 8U Ball Hawgz


Sunday we took Meg's team the Ball Hawgz to watch an Aggies Softball game. It was AMAZING!! Eight of the 10 players got to go. Ronald and I planned the trip with the hopes that girls would really enjoy the game and have fun. But we really got a lot more from it than we ever expected ;). First off, the girls had no idea they were going, they thought we were playing a Sunday tournament. We all showed up at our meeting spot to break the news. Six out of the 7 there were very excited to go, that left Meg who was upset about not playing, LOL. She just couldn't believe we weren't playing a game but soon got over it when we turned into the A & M campus. They were in awe at everything!!! Watching the Aggie players warming up, doing batting drills, and the entire game. They learned some new cheers and just really got to watch an awesome game. The Aggies fell a little short on the score board Sunday, but in our little girl's hearts they scored big.

Meg & Trace getting an Autograph

After the game, we waited outside of the clubhouse and got all there autographs. The Aggie Softball team was amazing!! They just lost, got a serious talking too from their coach, but when they walked out those doors they were all smiles for our girls. The signed balls and posters for each of our girls. They talked to them and encouraged them. It was awesome and still gives me chill bumps to just think about it.

Meg and Bailey

This little road trip we took our girls on opened there eyes to soo many things. On the way home Shelby, one of the players that went with us. Asked "Do you think I could be an Aggie one day?" "Of course You CAN!!" is what Ron and I both said to her. We went with the hopes that the girls would just have a fun day watching a game they all love. But I think we came home with some girls having new bigger dreams ;)

Spring "Break" ???

Today is Wednesday of Spring Break and we haven't really done anything, but try to clean house and get things organized ;(. We had things planned, they have just kind of all fell threw. It's sad, I know this is the only break we will all get for a while. Hopefully the kids will look back on this and just remember that they got to be kids. The got to run and play, go to the Lake with Nanda and Papa and play in the dirt. Run outside and chase butterflies. I hope that when they look back they see that this Spring Break is exactly what we wanted it to be a "Break" from our usual running the roads.

**We are going Friday to the movies with some friends..They are super excited to go watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid and going to eat with a car load of kids. Which will be tons of fun ;)

These pictures are from Meg's 1st Spring Break in Kindergarten. She was 5 and Trace was 3. She had every day of that week planned out and loved every minute of it. These pics were taken at the Museum of Natural Science and at the Butterfly Exhibit. Tons of fun, but very busy! LOL

Whooo where have I been....

Well it's that time of year again ;)..and I love it!! I know I complain a lot about not having time, or not being at home, or even being rushed. But looking past all that, I am soo grateful my kids get to be active in something they truly enjoy! I love that Ron and I get to be a part of this with them. We are so blessed with the friendships that baseball and softball have brought us and the time we get to spend as a family. This weekend seems like it just flew by, and it did. Everything was fun: Home Run Derby, Games, Cake Auction, even the Concession Stand duty. Blessed is just the best way for me to describe it!! These are a few of the pics from this weekend: hope you enjoy :)

2009 Shetland National All Star Team:

This is where Meg fell in love with tournament play. These All-Star tournaments changed how we spend our weekends, and sadly some of our friendships. We made memories and had tons of fun!!!

2010 10U Heart Breakers

We are loving our little team, and all the dynamics it has. These are our girls for the next 6 weeks, and we are really enjoying meeting there families, and getting to know each girl. They won their 1st game Friday night and did an amazing job!!

Yep, that is Meg playing 10U ball. Yep that is her at 2nd base, and Yep she is just 7 years old. We skipped 8U ball in league this year (she went straight from 6U Tee-ball, to girl pitch). She is doing amazing, and holding her own against the "big girls." I'm so proud of all our little "Select" babies playing with the "big girls." They are all pushing and challenging themselves to play way above all our expectations! Way to go babies!!

Trace 2010 Shetland Storm:

My little man, has a heart and head for ball ;)..I'm soo proud of him!! He was soo excited for his 1st game he could not sleep. Seriously, he came into my room at 12:00 a.m. (his bed time is 8:00) and said "Mom, if thez a runner on 1st and 2nd where is the play....my bag, it's me" He played 3rd base and loved it!! He did great, I'm so happy for him and proud of him!

Playing Airplane:

Saturday, he was a little tired during his game. We had been at the fields all day, and the night before. He loved it, but was exhausted before his game even started. To keep himself awake while playing 1st base, Trace decided to play airplane. It was really cute to me, not so cute to his Dad and Coach Dennis. They still played amazing, and won there 2nd game ;)

Nothing Much To Say

Well I don't' have much to say tonight,and I'm trying to get back in the habit of the blog thing. So I have decided I would just share some of my cute pics from the last couple months:

Meghan enjoying the snow 12/2009. If you look are all her "grown" up teeth coming in you will understand why we call her "Snags." She loves her nickname and so do we!!!

Tracer, I just love this pic of my little man! I just love how he is glowing here. It is just soo him, dirty face, camo and just pure boy and I really wouldn't have him any other way!!



Meeting the "Real" Santa Clause..This was one of my most favorite Christmas memories from this year. Meg is at that age where she is beginning to have her doubts. Going to her friends party where the he showed up, with presents, stories, and even sleigh bells was absolutely Magical. I Love that I got to watch that innocence be restored in her little eyes, and that hope fill her little heart. It was amazing!!

Trace's 1st school program. He was sooo excited to be singing Christmas songs with his School friends! I am so proud of this little man!! We truly enjoyed this performance and hopefully tons in the future :)

As a family we love to go to Del Rio every year. This was one of the last afternoons there, and we saw the most amazing sunsets while riding around the ranch with the kids. We just love to go and let the kids enjoy themselves there. They love to ride in the mules and jeeps, feed the animals, visit with Mr Raul, and just explore. It's amazing and def fun!!


These are just a few more of my favorite Del Rio Pics:

Better than cleaning this house!! Just dont' tell the husband ;)

Geez, I haven't blogged in quite a while. It's really sad how fast time goes and you loose track of things. Kinda like cleaning this house. If Ron new this is what I am doing he would die, LOL.. But I do promise as soon as I'm finished I will get some serious house work done!! So much has happened since my last visit to my blog. But I'm not going to dwell on the past, LOL. I'm gonna try to get caught up on this housework and Blog.

So with that said, I'm just gonna give you a quick list of things that has happened since August 2009:

• I got a job ;0 teaching 2 year old at a pre-school in town. I LOVE it!! It's part time, I still don't miss anything that goes on with Meg and I'm with Trace. It's kinda perfect for me (just wish it paid more, but hey life isn't perfect).
• Meg joined a Select Softball Team. Ron is one of the coaches and I'm the dugout Mom. She loves it!! We are really having fun watching her improve and having fun!!
• Trace turned 5!! OMG, can you believe that my baby is 5!! He starts school next year, what will I do with out him in my hip pocket or on one of my hips all day ;). I will so miss snuggling with him every morning.
• Ron is now the VP of the School Board. Yepp for all of those (including me) who never would think he would like something like this he is the VP. And he loves it!! I'm so proud of the man he has became, he is so selfless and very dedicated to his many duties.

Ok, these are just a few of the high points, there many more. I will def work on doing this more in 2010. I know one day my kids will enoy this. I know I need to take more time in recording what is going on with us...:) Well I better get back to the housework!

Hope everyone has a very Blessed Day!!

Mama..Are you my sister?

Sometimes, children amaze me!! Today while doing some innocent household chores Meg walks in and ask "Mama, is Jesus my brother?"

"Of course he is honey, when you asked God and Jesus into your heart then Jesus became your brother forever in God's eyes." I said.

She then came back with "Well then is Mary my mother, and are you my sister?"

After breifly explaining that yes in God's eyes Mary and I are her sisters, but on Earth she better respect me because I am her mother. It amazes me that even though we have never specifically talked about this, she still picks up on it. My little child, who I am sad to admit has not been to church but once in the last month has some how put this all together on her own. I love that in our house we can have brief loving conversations about God, Jesus, and yes brothers and sisters. I hope we can continue to have this relationship, even through those teenage years I dread so much.

Summer - What Summer??

While deciding what to do this fine summer day, I accidentally started a debate with the kids. I think it's a wonderful idea to stay home, wash clothes, and get some housework done. They however think everyday should be field with a mighty adventure (which I might add does not include Wal-mart and school supply shopping). And right in the middle of the debate it happened. Meg said "I haven't even had a summer yet, just house cleaning and your errands." To avoid an argument, I just didn't reply and pulled the mom card "I'm the mom and we are now staying home!!" But when I think about it, I guess we both just define "Summer" differently. To me summer is a time to sleep late, go to the pool, and just relax. Which if you know us and the summer we have had, then Meg's right we haven't had a summer. To the kids summer is probably a weekly adventure to a water park, zoo, or museum. I don't think either of us is wrong, it's just with everything going on this summer we really haven't had either versions of summer. And now there is only 3 week left to cram everything in. Which is scary, because it's gonna take 3 weeks to get this house in order :}.